Punjab to set up censor board for videos, lyrics
August 23rd, 2012 - 10:58 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Aug 23 (IANS) With vulgar and obscene content growing in some videos and Punjabi songs, the Punjab government wants to set up a censor board to regulate the content, ... Read more...
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Nepal’s president gets nostalgic during visit to alma mater
February 4th, 2011 - 7:59 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Feb 4 (IANS) Nepal President Ram Baran Yadav got nostalgic as he visited his alma mater, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), here Friday and cracked jokes and ... Read more...
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Hit by delays, Sikh heritage project gets another deadline
December 6th, 2010 - 3:44 pm ICT by IANS
By Jaideep Sarin
Chandigarh, Dec 6 (IANS) It promises to be a landmark monument of Sikhism. But six years have passed since work on the Khalsa Heritage Complex (KHC) started at Anandpur Sahib ... Read more...
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Third Amritsar International Festival delights folk dance lovers
February 7th, 2010 - 9:30 pm ICT by ANI
By Ravinder Singh RobinAmritsar, Feb.7 (ANI): Folk dance lovers had great fun watching a convergence of folk artistes from across the world for the International Folk Festival here recently.It was an endeavour ... Read more...
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German artistes win hearts in Punjab
October 24th, 2009 - 8:40 pm ICT by ANI
By Karan KapoorLudhiana, Oct.24 (ANI): Known for its rich culture and folklore, over the years Punjab has also contributed towards developing cultural ties with countries around the world. Recently, students from ... Read more...
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Let Aditya Chopra make films for multiplexes: Boney Kapoor
September 25th, 2009 - 8:06 pm ICT by IANS
By Subhash K Jha
Mumbai, Sep 25 (IANS) Salman Khan starrer "Wanted" has become a hit in single screen theatres and it's celebration time for producer Boney Kapoor who is happy making film ... Read more...
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Prabhu wanted by Boney for WANTED celebrations!
September 25th, 2009 - 6:26 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
By Subhash K JhaCelebrations are in order. But the Wanted party has been postponed by a week."Our director Prabhu Deva got caught up in an assignment in Kerala. So we've postponed ... Read more...
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Ludhiana hosts seminar on Sufism
September 19th, 2009 - 8:18 pm ICT by ANI
By Karan KapoorLudhiana, Sep 19(ANI): Ludhiana recently played host to a national seminar on Sufism. This time, the theme was the influence of Sufism on modern times.The Sahitaya Academy of New Delhi ... Read more...
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Imtiaz Ali overwhelmed by love from Punjab
August 13th, 2009 - 6:24 pm ICT by IANS
By Subhash K. Jha
Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) So overwhelming is the response to "Love Aaj Kal" in Punjab that Imtiaz Ali is now taking time off from his schedule in Mumbai ... Read more...
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Chandigarh calling Imtiaz Ali!
August 13th, 2009 - 2:33 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
By Subhash K Jha
So overwhelming is the response to Love Aaj Kal in Punjab that Imtiaz Ali is now taking time off from his schedule in Mumbai to head for Chandigarh ... Read more...
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Radio Pakistan nostalgic about Khalistan movement
August 6th, 2009 - 10:21 pm ICT by ANI
Abohar, Aug.6 (ANI): The Punjabi Durbar programme of Radio Pakistan is still nostalgic about the 'Khalistan' which had many followers in the early eighties.The assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi ... Read more...
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Amritsar to be a major tourist destination
July 13th, 2009 - 5:48 pm ICT by ANI
By Ravinder Singh Robin Amritsar, July 13 (ANI): Known for its rich Punjabi culture, religious environment, and sumptuous food, Amritsar has been a draw for visitors from across the country and abroad ... Read more...
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Pakistan Radio finds Sikhs lacking in educational and health facilities
November 25th, 2008 - 6:46 pm ICT by ANI
Abohar, Nov.25 (ANI): The Punjabi Durbar programme of Radio Pakistan has a new theme. In its recent broadcasts it finds the burly Sikhs not having enough health and education facilities.
While ... Read more...
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Sarabjit Cheema popularising Punjabs culture
June 2nd, 2008 - 9:57 pm ICT by ANI
By Karan Kapoor
Jalandhar, June 2 (ANI): Sarabjit Cheema is today a well-known name among Punjabis in India as well as abroad for popularizing the Punjabi culture through music across the country ... Read more...
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